GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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over 8 years ago
Maritha
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to replace my roof with new ironsheet, buy and fix new metal windows and a door. I also hope to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house."
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over 8 years ago
Grace
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new spacious iron roofed house with a portion of the transfer because my current house is too small while the rest I'll pay my son in high school fee."
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over 8 years ago
Pamela
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to clear fee arrears and buy a cow."
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over 8 years ago
Nancy
received a $99 initial payment.
"I built an iron roofed house, but did not finish because I ran out of money. I therefor plan to buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house and give it a good finish."
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over 8 years ago
Dorothy
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build the house and buy cow."
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over 8 years ago
Kezia
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build the house."
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over 8 years ago
Lilian
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment it is earth and demands frequent repairs. I'm also planning to buy other household items with the remaining portion."
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over 8 years ago
Janet
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'll channel it to school because have three children in high school."
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over 8 years ago
Isaiah
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to pay my son in high school fee."
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over 8 years ago
Monica
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house."
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